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DVance
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21 Jul 2011, 12:00 am

Hello, I am a new member on this site.

I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 27 in 2007. I am 32 today.

Some time prior to my diagnosis, I had a job as a file clerk. I soon lost that job, though, because of behavioral and social problems. I did not learn the social skills in my youth, because of the Asperger's Sydrome. Thus, I did not develop the social skills needed to keep a full time job.

After my diagnosis, my parents sent me to a special school in Florida that helps young adults with Asperger's Syndrome how to cope with their condition. I went there from 2007 to 2010. My social skills and behavior have improved greatly since going there.,

I am now residing in Washington State, the place where I was born (I have spent my adolescence in Kansas). I am currently living with my parents and searching for employment with the help of a job developer.

I tend to have a negative perspective on Asperger's Syndrome. I believe that I lost a job, which could have meant independence from my parents for me, because of that condition.

Thank you.



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21 Jul 2011, 12:53 am

Welcome to WP!


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21 Jul 2011, 5:03 am

Welcome to WrongPlanet, DVance!

I respectfully disagree that having AS is wholly negative.
Hope you enjoy your time here :)


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22 Jul 2011, 4:45 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!


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23 Jul 2011, 3:40 am

Welcome to WP. :)



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24 Jul 2011, 3:14 pm

Welkome to WrongPlanet. :)

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